Educational Assistant

Hamilton County Schools•Lookout Mountain, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Lookout Mountain School is a K–5 elementary community school in Lookout Mountain, Tennessee. The Educational Assistant provides teaching assistance under the direction of a licensed teacher in classrooms or other settings as needed. The role supports instruction, student learning and supervision, classroom and school operations, and student safety. Salary is based on a combination of relevant education and experience and is assigned to Grade B on the salary scale.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic technology skills.
General office or clerical experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience providing the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Before reporting to work, must have one of the following: 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours; an associate’s degree or higher; or a passing score on the PRAXIS for Parapro Exam.
Ability to learn and implement a variety of teaching strategies.
Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
Fluency in Spanish is required for an educational assistant in the ESOL program.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with children is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist teachers in classrooms or other educational settings, including overseeing or conducting classes during a teacher’s temporary absence.
Help teachers set up and conduct class activities and projects, and assist students during those activities.
Prepare and copy instructional materials; set up and assist with classroom technology; assist with administering and grading tests and evaluating student performance and skill levels.
Create bulletin boards, displays, or wall decorations, and assist with cleanup activities.
Provide tutoring or one-on-one help in basic educational skills and subject areas, including word study, spelling, writing, reading, math, science, and physical education; use instructional programs and assist with lesson-plan development.
Monitor students in cafeterias, auditoriums, halls, bus zones, and other common areas; organize students on arrival and departure; seat students appropriately; and assist with cleaning tables or spills.
Chaperone students on field trips occurring during the regular school day only.
Monitor student behavior and activities and initiate disciplinary action according to prescribed policies under the teacher’s direction.
Follow established procedures for student safety and for keeping assigned areas safe.
Perform clerical tasks supporting teaching activities, office operations, or other school functions.
Communicate with supervisors, employees, departments, school officials, teachers, students, parents, vendors, the public, and others to coordinate activities, review work status, exchange information, or resolve problems.
Attend staff, parent, IEP-Team, and other required meetings.
Work collaboratively with supervisors, administrators, employees, students, and other stakeholders.
Attend work regularly and arrive on time; maintain confidentiality; and adhere to the Teacher Code of Ethics as defined by Tennessee law.
Assist other employees or departments as needed and perform other assigned duties.